James Blake has capped off one of the worst chokes in the history of tennis.

It will be hard for him to get his career back on track from here.

R.I.P Jimmy James (or whatever it is those J-Block arse clowns like to chant).

rofe

09-08-2005, 05:20 AM

Ah another knowledgable MTF poster. :rolleyes:

Pheobo

09-08-2005, 05:20 AM

I think that this US Open was great for James, regardless of his loss tonight. I'm sure he will win a slam next year.

Tennis Fool

09-08-2005, 05:21 AM

Serving for the set is tough. How often does this happen on both the men's and women's sides? Also, it's hard when you have a losing record to a Champion (1-5 now).

James' game has really upgraded from the time I saw him play Federer in 2003 USO. He'll be back.

However, if he'd won this year's USO, he'd be breaking the 21 Rule.

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 05:21 AM

I think that this US Open was great for James, regardless of his loss tonight. I'm sure he will win a slam next year.

:lol: another humorous mtf poster.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:22 AM

Well, the sooner you stop being idiotic and refering to it as a "rule", the better.

Tennis Fool

09-08-2005, 05:22 AM

I think that this US Open was great for James, regardless of his loss tonight. I'm sure he will win a slam next year.
He'll never win a Slam but will now always go deep instead of losing 2nd, 3rd rounds to #1 or #2 player.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:23 AM

I think that this US Open was great for James, regardless of his loss tonight. I'm sure he will win a slam next year.

:rolleyes:

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 05:24 AM

Serving for the set is tough. How often does this happen on both the men's and women's sides? Also, it's hard when you have a losing record to a Champion (1-5 now).

James' game has really upgraded from the time I saw him play Federer in 2003 USO. He'll be back.

However, if he'd won this year's USO, he'd be breaking the 21 Rule.

besides the fact that the word "champion" is a discretionary term, since when does it matter that someone has a losing record against another person?

The Bangladesh cricket team had never beaten Australia, yet they did so this year.

Likewise, Xavier Malisse has a deplorable record against Tommy Haas, but he beat Tommy from a set down in their last encounter.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:24 AM

:rolleyes:
This is more or less what I was thinking, but you can only respond to one "LAKSJDKAS?!" post at a time :(

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:24 AM

This US Open was great for Novak and Robby Ginepri too. I'm sure they'll win Slams next year.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:25 AM

This US Open was great for Novak and Robby Ginepri too. I'm sure they'll win Slams next year.
Novak will win all the slams, and Ginepri will be the runner up in all of them.

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 05:25 AM

Ah another knowledgable MTF poster. :rolleyes:

another arse clown who fits the mould of a "typical" mtf poster nicely.

:kiss:

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:25 AM

This is more or less what I was thinking, but you can only respond to one "LAKSJDKAS?!" post at a time :(

And sometimes the rolling eyes smiley just captures it all with once click of the mouse.

Fee

09-08-2005, 05:25 AM

That wasn't a choke, he lost to a more experienced player. He'll get over it, learn from it, and move on. He's got Davis Cup to deal with after a few days of rest. I supposed they are meeting at Andy's house again...

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:25 AM

Novak will win all the slams, and Ginepri will be the runner up in all of them.

At last, someone who knows what they're talking about ;) :p

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:26 AM

Carlos Moya once won a Slam. He'll win one next year.

rofe

09-08-2005, 05:26 AM

This US Open was great for Novak and Robby Ginepri too. I'm sure they'll win Slams next year.

:lol: This US Open was great for Nadal. He managed to do one round better than his previous best. He will surely win the US Open next year.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:26 AM

At last, someone who knows what they're talking about ;) :p
I'm waiting for somebody to cut in one of these times and ask: Do you really think Jiri has it in him?

mishar

09-08-2005, 05:27 AM

James won't win a slam ever, but I think the effects of this tournament will be much more positive for his career than negative. He's always been a bit chokey, he always will be, but he's also played the best tennis of his life this week.

His results can't exactly go down from what they've been in the last year. :-)

Pheobo

09-08-2005, 05:27 AM

I honestly don't see what's preventing him from winning a slam...particularly the Aussie Open or USO if he gets a Roger-less side of the draw. :)

LaTenista

09-08-2005, 05:27 AM

What's the 21 rule?

This match was nowhere close to the choking level of Paul-Henri Mathieu. From the bits I saw it looked like a hard fought battle but at no time did James hand the match to Andre.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:27 AM

I'm waiting for somebody to cut in one of these times and ask: Do you really think Jiri has it in him?

Like those who replied to my pictures with "Gosh I never knew Jiri was so fit! What a nice body he has! :inlove:" And I had to ruin their dreams.

NYCtennisfan

09-08-2005, 05:27 AM

I'm waiting for somebody to cut in one of these times and ask: Do you really think Jiri has it in him?

It's Jiri's chance to shine next year.

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 05:27 AM

Novak will win all the slams, and Ginepri will be the runner up in all of them.

Ginepri only has a shot at Roland Garros, Volandri is the favourite for the other 3.

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:28 AM

Guillermo Coria had a great US Open this year. I'm sure he'll win it next year.

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 05:29 AM

That wasn't a choke, he lost to a more experienced player. He'll get over it, learn from it, and move on. He's got Davis Cup to deal with after a few days of rest. I supposed they are meeting at Andy's house again...

he was up 2 sets to 0 with a break, and he served for the match in the final set tb as well - that's a choke.

just like Rafa in Miami.

Pheobo

09-08-2005, 05:29 AM

Guillermo Coria had a great US Open this year. I'm sure he'll win it next year.

Nah. Maybe the French though ;)

SwissMister1

09-08-2005, 05:29 AM

Albert Costa won a slam too. He's looking to complete his trophy case with the other 3 next year. VAMOS!

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:30 AM

Nah. Maybe the French though ;)

Sorry, that one's reserved for Carlos Moya. VAMOS!

btw, Nicolas Kiefer had a great US Open. I'm sure he'll win a Slam next year.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:30 AM

Like those who replied to my pictures with "Gosh I never knew Jiri was so fit! What a nice body he has! :inlove:" And I had to ruin their dreams.
Those people make my life worth living.

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 05:31 AM

I'm waiting for somebody to cut in one of these times and ask: Do you really think Jiri has it in him?

well now that you mention it, I think Tomas Berdych will be the best Czech player next year.

:p

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:31 AM

Xavier Malisse had a great US Open. I'm sure he'll win a Slam next year.

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 05:32 AM

What's the 21 rule?

This match was nowhere close to the choking level of Paul-Henri Mathieu. From the bits I saw it looked like a hard fought battle but at no time did James hand the match to Andre.

he got nervous and made errors at crucial times.

just like Novotna used to,

just like Henman is renowned for doing.

SwissMister1

09-08-2005, 05:33 AM

If it is sexy pics of Jiri you want, that is what you shall get.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:33 AM

If it is sexy pics of Jiri you want, that is what you shall get.

Oooh baby. Now that's what I'm talking about. :inlove:

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 05:34 AM

Albert Costa won a slam too. He's looking to complete his trophy case with the other 3 next year. VAMOS!

:lol:

Federer will be shaking in his boots if he meets Albert at Wimbledon on the 2nd Sunday.

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:34 AM

I had a great US Open. I think I'll win a Slam next year.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:34 AM

Albert Costa won a slam too. He's looking to complete his trophy case with the other 3 next year. VAMOS!
The CostaSlam2 would have appreciated this very much. I will pass the message along to him.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:35 AM

If it is sexy pics of Jiri you want, that is what you shall get.
OMG SO HAWT>

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:36 AM

I had a great US Open. I think I'll win a Slam next year.

Yes, yes you will. You can have the USO. I'm going to win the French.

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 05:36 AM

If it is sexy pics of Jiri you want, that is what you shall get.

I can just hear the lyrics in my head:

"Then I get night fever, night fever.
We know how to do it.
Gimme that night fever, night fever.
We know how to show it."

:dance::dance::dance:

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:37 AM

Yes, yes you will. You can have the USO. I'm going to win the French.

JESS AND NITI FOR WIMBLY DOUBLES!!!!!

Jess, you and Novak can win Aussie mixed. Carlos and I can win US Open mixed.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:38 AM

Novak won't have time to play mixed doubles.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:38 AM

JESS AND LIPTEA FOR WIMBLY DOUBLES!!!!!

Jess, you and Novak can win Aussie mixed. Carlos and I can win US Open mixed.

Hahaha okay. Although... I think Novak and I would prefer the French since I'm a clay court specialist like JCF. Thanks.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:39 AM

I'm a claycourt specialist like Olivier Rochus. Rochus will also win a slam, in case anybody was wondering.

SwissMister1

09-08-2005, 05:39 AM

OMG SO HAWT>

Oh by the way, thanks for the tip about IrfanView, that's what I am using to get my pics down the size. I got my Washington pics all uploaded before AA and Blake rudely interrupted me. I like to think of this pic as Jiri's Elvis pose.

Gotta love anyone who devotes themselves to Big Al. I don't even think he knows where Wimbledon is located, though.

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:39 AM

Hahaha okay. Although... I think Novak and I would prefer the French since I'm a clay court specialist like JCF. Thanks.

How about...you and JCF can win French Open doubles. Me and Carlos at US Open. You and Novak at the clay masters and Australia. And we'll leave one for Martina and Leander.

Does that work for you?

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:39 AM

I'm a claycourt specialist like Olivier Rochus. Rochus will also win a slam, in case anybody was wondering.

Christophe will win one too, in the spirit of sibling rivalry.

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:40 AM

Jeez, guys, with all these Slam winners, I guess that means that Roger Federer will just be a massive failure at life next year.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:40 AM

How about...you and JCF can win French Open doubles. Me and Carlos at US Open. You and Novak at the clay masters and Australia. And we'll leave one for Martina and Leander.

Does that work for you?

Whoah whoah, me and JCF are not playing doubles together. Have you seen that boy play doubles? It ain't pretty. I'll take Robredo though, thanks :)

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:40 AM

Oh by the way, thanks for the tip about IrfanView, that's what I am using to get my pics down the size. I got my Washington pics all uploaded before AA and Blake rudely interrupted me. I like to think of this pic as Jiri's Elvis pose.

Gotta love anyone who devotes themselves to Big Al. I don't even think he knows where Wimbledon is located, though.

No problem. Infranview is good stuff if you're just looking for a resize and crop.

I think that CostaSlam2 was before your time. Too bad, he was super. A Costa fan for life.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:41 AM

Jeez, guys, with all these Slam winners, I guess that means that Roger Federer will just be a massive failure at life next year.

Yup. Next year Roger's record will be 3-85.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:41 AM

Christophe will win one too, in the spirit of sibling rivalry.
Yes. Christophe will defeat Hernandez in the Wimbledon final.

mishar

09-08-2005, 05:41 AM

he got nervous and made errors at crucial times.

just like Novotna used to,

just like Henman is renowned for doing.

I know you're trying to put him down, but it's actually flattering to Blake to compare him to them. I can only hope he has comparable careers.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:43 AM

Jeez, guys, with all these Slam winners, I guess that means that Roger Federer will just be a massive failure at life next year.
Federer will go undefeated, with big wins in Dubai, Houston, and Thailand. He will not play any other tournaments.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:43 AM

Federer will go undefeated, with big wins in Dubai, Houston, and Thailand. He will not play any other tournaments.

Houston. He decided to play the clay event with the big boys next year, huh? :p

slipmaskin

09-08-2005, 05:44 AM

Well this thread took a turn for the unexpected, and I'm all for it. Commence intercourse!

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 05:45 AM

I know you're trying to put him down, but it's actually flattering to Blake to compare him to them. I can only hope he has comparable careers.

I'm not trying to put him down. Blake and Dent are the only 2 American players I like. I can't wait to see the back of Agassi.

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:45 AM

Whoah whoah, me and JCF are not playing doubles together. Have you seen that boy play doubles? It ain't pretty. I'll take Robredo though, thanks :)

Ok. You and Tot win! You can beat Roger and his new anorexicly thin Swiss model girlfriend in the final, because by this time, MTF Haters will have blackmailed Roger into dumping his FATASS PREGNANT OBESE CHUNKY HORRIBLE UNDEVOTED girlfriend.

watch out, Jess. They'll be coming after you and me next.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:46 AM

Ok. You and Tot win! You can beat Roger and his new anorexicly thin Swiss model girlfriend in the final, because by this time, MTF Haters will have blackmailed Roger into dumping his FATASS PREGNANT OBESE CHUNKY HORRIBLE UNDEVOTED girlfriend.

watch out, Jess. They'll be coming after you and me next.

Good thing I am not fat or pregnant then, eh?

Tennis Fool

09-08-2005, 05:46 AM

What's the 21 rule?

If you don't win a Slam by the age of 21, you will never win one.

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:48 AM

Good thing I am not fat or pregnant then, eh?

But Jess, you are from Jersey and that can't be good for Novak's game because he might get shot down in the ghetto of Newark and he should dump u 4 a PrEtiEEeEeEE MOdEl or sUMptiN!1111one!!1 odfg!!!11 u r bAdD 4 hiS gaImEeEe sfishg lsifkoiU!1111one!!!!!eleven!!!11 dfgnj tovank~!1

SwissMister1

09-08-2005, 05:48 AM

If you don't win a Slam by the age of 21, you will never win one.

Albert was never one to play by the rules...

Merton

09-08-2005, 05:48 AM

Federer will go undefeated, with big wins in Dubai, Houston, and Thailand. He will not play any other tournaments.

I think he has good chances in Halle too.

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:49 AM

I think he has good chances in Halle too.

no. Novak's winning Halle next year.

Tennis Fool

09-08-2005, 05:49 AM

I'm sure he'll win a Slam next year.
Nope. 21 Rule. Better start looking at the Baby Balls: Monfils, Gasquet, Berdych, Novak D. They are what the Bumper Crop (Agassi, Sampras, Courier, Chang) were at the US Open 1988...

Merton

09-08-2005, 05:49 AM

If you don't win a Slam by the age of 21, you will never win one.

What about Lendl?

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:50 AM

If you don't win a Slam by the age of 21, you will never win one.
:retard:

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:51 AM

:retard:

Becca! You and your cynicism need a vacation why don't you go to Green Gables and listen to Celine Dion or something?

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:51 AM

What about Lendl?
That's what I asked the first time he made this list that "proved" this "rule" (:retard: ). Lendl had conveniently been left off.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:51 AM

But Jess, you are from Jersey and that can't be good for Novak's game because he might get shot down in the ghetto of Newark and he should dump u 4 a PrEtiEEeEeEE MOdEl or sUMptiN!1111one!!1 odfg!!!11 u r bAdD 4 hiS gaImEeEe sfishg lsifkoiU!1111one!!!!!eleven!!!11 dfgnj tovank~!1

More importantly.. what the hell would he be doing in Newark? We don't go there unless we are flying. We do not even go there for Devils games.

He does not have to be concerned.

jole

09-08-2005, 05:51 AM

Nope. 21 Rule. Better start looking at the Baby Balls: Monfils, Gasquet, Berdych, Novak D. They are what the Bumper Crop (Agassi, Sampras, Courier, Chang) were at the Aussie Open 1989...

Baby balls and bumper crops.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:51 AM

no. Novak's winning Halle next year.
Troof.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:52 AM

Becca! You and your cynicism need a vacation why don't you go to Green Gables and listen to Celine Dion or something?
Too much Celine gives me spasms.

I just went on vacation.

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:53 AM

Troof.

Hey Becca, I hear that people don't lock their doors in CANADA.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:53 AM

Hey Becca, I hear that people don't lock their doors in CANADA.

Michael Moore lies. ;)

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:53 AM

TF's "21 Rule"=ys' "lefty theory"

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:54 AM

Hey Becca, I hear that people don't lock their doors in CANADA.
Michael Moore does lie! Jess, did we not actually discuss this? Or was that somebody else? Somehow he came up and I was like "I TOTALLY LOCK MY DOOR". You know what, I think that was Ryan. Nevermind.

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:55 AM

Michael Moore lies. ;)

I heard it from Avril Lavigne.

Tennis Fool

09-08-2005, 05:55 AM

What about Lendl?
I have a whole thread on this. Lendl is an exception (along with Albert Costa) and a few others. I'm hoping Clijsters will be the next Lendl ;) (although the 21 Rule doesn't apply to WTA).

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:56 AM

I heard it from Avril Lavigne.
People from Napanee don't count.

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:56 AM

Guys, I hear that this thread is about nothing but Canada, sex and how Jess and I are going to dominate the Slams next year once we get dumped by our tennis boyfriends for not being models.

liptea

09-08-2005, 05:57 AM

People from Napanee don't count.

I heard that if you speak French in Canada, they like segregate you.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:57 AM

Michael Moore does lie! Jess, did we not actually discuss this? Or was that somebody else? Somehow he came up and I was like "I TOTALLY LOCK MY DOOR". You know what, I think that was Ryan. Nevermind.

That was not me, but I am glad to know you lock the door.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:58 AM

Guys, I hear that this thread is about nothing but Canada, sex and how Jess and I are going to dominate the Slams next year once we get dumped by our tennis boyfriends for not being models.
After several months of bulima, I will steal both your boyfriends. At once. That is why they will dump you. They will be like - MMM RIBCAGE. OH YEAH BABY, YEAH.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:58 AM

I heard it from Avril Lavigne.

Avril Lavigne is the ringtone on my mobile, yo.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:59 AM

I heard that if you speak French in Canada, they like segregate you.
It's true. We put them in cages and poke them with sticks until they make French noises for us.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 05:59 AM

That was not me, but I am glad to know you lock the door.
Yeah, I realized half way through writing it that it was Ryan, no you. Meh.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 05:59 AM

It's true. We put them in cages and poke them with sticks until they make French noises for us.

It's true. I saw it.

Tennis Fool

09-08-2005, 06:01 AM

Also according to the 21 Rule, we will have a repeat Slam winner, Federer, Hewitt or Agassi, most likely Federer vs. Agassi. Should be a good match :cool:

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 06:01 AM

It's true. I saw it.
You even tried to feed one of them, and I was like... Jessica, don't feed the Francophones :rolleyes: Because we don't do that here.

liptea

09-08-2005, 06:01 AM

It's true. I saw it.

me too except I live in South Carolina and I'm Hindu and I was the one in the cage.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 06:03 AM

You even tried to feed one of them, and I was like... Jessica, don't feed the Francophones :rolleyes: Because we don't do that here.

Good thing you stopped me. The darn thing was totally scoping out my croissant. It was going to eat my hand off.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 06:05 AM

Good thing you stopped me. The darn thing was totally scoping out my croissant. It was going to eat my hand off.
Did I tell you that some begger on the subway was crawling on the floor and touched me to get my attention to ask for my bag of food? It had a croissant in it. And I might have considered it, had he not violated me. Like, there is a very elite list of people who are allowed to touch my leg. He doesn't make the list.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 06:06 AM

Did I tell you that some begger on the subway was crawling on the floor and touched me to get my attention to ask for my bag of food? It had a croissant in it. And I might have considered it, had he not violated me. Like, there is a very elite list of people who are allowed to touch my leg. He doesn't make the list.

You did not.

I am beginning to think that maybe you have imaginary conversations with me like I have with Novak, and I am flattered.

liptea

09-08-2005, 06:07 AM

Did I tell you that some begger on the subway was crawling on the floor and touched me to get my attention to ask for my bag of food? It had a croissant in it. And I might have considered it, had he not violated me. Like, there is a very elite list of people who are allowed to touch my leg. He doesn't make the list.

Who's on the list? Anyone I know?

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 06:09 AM

You did not.

I am beginning to think that maybe you have imaginary conversations with me like I have with Novak, and I am flattered.
I swear that I do not! I do have imaginary ones with Novak, though.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 06:09 AM

Who's on the list? Anyone I know?
Well, the list changes frequently. At the moment there are no 'real' people on it. So yes, lot's of people you know :yeah:

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 06:10 AM

I swear that I do not! I do have imaginary ones with Novak, though.

Copy-cat.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 06:10 AM

Copy-cat.
I'm pretty sure that I suggested imaginary boyfriends and imaginary conversations before you did. So who is copying who?

liptea

09-08-2005, 06:11 AM

Well, the list changes frequently. At the moment there are no 'real' people on it. So yes, lot's of people you know :yeah:

If Mahut is on that list, I will feel gross.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 06:12 AM

If Mahut is on that list, I will feel gross.
There is nothing wrong with Mahut. I could easily find bad photos of Carlos!

liptea

09-08-2005, 06:13 AM

There is nothing wrong with Mahut. I could easily find bad photos of Carlos!

me too. I'll race you!

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 06:13 AM

I'm pretty sure that I suggested imaginary boyfriends and imaginary conversations before you did. So who is copying who?

You lie like Michael Moore.

Although you are my role model, for sure. :worship:

edit: THAT RHYMED! I'm a poet and I know it!

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 06:15 AM

You lie like Michael Moore.

Although you are my role model, for sure. :worship:

edit: THAT RHYMED! I'm a poet and I know it!
Moore and sure don't quite rhyme in my accent, but it's a good effort none the less.

This reminds me of the time that Sjengster rhymed Haas and grass, and I was like... uh? Then he pointed out that in his accent they rhyme. This isn't quite as extreme as that, mind you.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 06:15 AM

me too. I'll race you!
YOu win. I don't nkow any Carlos sites.

liptea

09-08-2005, 06:15 AM

Moore and sure don't quite rhyme in my accent, but it's a good effort none the less.

This reminds me of the time that Sjengster rhymed Haas and grass, and I was like... uh? Then he pointed out that in his accent they rhyme. This isn't quite as extreme as that, mind you.

Tommy hASS. Has a hot one. In that context, it rhymes.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 06:16 AM

Moore and sure don't quite rhyme in my accent, but it's a good effort none the less.

This reminds me of the time that Sjengster rhymed Haas and grass, and I was like... uh? Then he pointed out that in his accent they rhyme. This isn't quite as extreme as that, mind you.

They don't rhyme all the time in my accent either. It's one of those things I say several ways. I am a weird talker. :shrug:

liptea

09-08-2005, 06:16 AM

YOu win. I don't nkow any Carlos sites.

Ah, it's ok. It can be a three-legged race.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 06:18 AM

They don't rhyme all the time in my accent either. It's one of those things I say several ways. I am a weird talker. :shrug:
You are!

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 06:18 AM

I can find an ugly Robredo pic before you can say asparagus.

But it's not very hard.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 06:18 AM

You are!

Did I still talk in a weird rhythm in NY? lol. I think I tried to stop doing it.

liptea

09-08-2005, 06:19 AM

I can find an ugly Robredo pic before you can say asparagus.

But it's not very hard.

It's just that moustacheystubbly thing that he has.

The Spaniards in general don't have very pretty mid-shot pictures. Like, seriously.

Action Jackson

09-08-2005, 06:20 AM

Yes. Christophe will defeat Hernandez in the Wimbledon final.

King Oscar is going to break Björn Borgs Wimbledon record of most consecutive titles.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 06:20 AM

Did I still talk in a weird rhythm in NY? lol. I think I tried to stop doing it.
Not so much. I might have though.

Dont' be too flattered though, I started to pick up my irish hostel roomates accent too.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 06:20 AM

It's just that moustacheystubbly thing that he has.

The Spaniards in general don't have very pretty mid-shot pictures. Like, seriously.

It's just his "I play tennis with my eyebrows raised in a very odd angle" face. Some players have very nice "tennis faces". Kiefer for example. His face is never contorted in some bizarro way. But Tommy... I don't know how he does it.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 06:21 AM

Not so much. I might have though.

:woohoo: I have finally broken free of Mimi Maternity speak.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 06:21 AM

Fed has a decent tennis face too.

savesthedizzle

09-08-2005, 06:22 AM

Fed has a decent tennis face too.

True, true.

Action Jackson

09-08-2005, 06:23 AM

If you don't win a Slam by the age of 21, you will never win one.

Gaudio was 25 and Andres Gomez was 30, yes the 21 rule really works.

liptea

09-08-2005, 06:24 AM

Fed has a decent tennis face too.

Fed has a decent EVERYTHING face. :hearts: :inlove:

btw, guys, stop hating on the 21 rule. Obviously we're using Anna Kournikova as an example and test subject.

TheMightyFed

09-08-2005, 07:48 AM

Gaudio was 25 and Andres Gomez was 30, yes the 21 rule really works.
And Andre was 22 in 92 when he won W... crappy rule

Action Jackson

09-08-2005, 07:49 AM

And Andre was 22 in 92 when he won W... crappy rule

Something we can agree on, a memorable moment.

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 08:30 AM

Gaudio was 25 and Andres Gomez was 30, yes the 21 rule really works.

Of course the rule works, otherwise it wouldn't be a rule, now would it?

And as for Agassi, can't we just say that God is allowed to write his own set of rules?

Action Jackson

09-08-2005, 08:33 AM

Of course the rule works, otherwise it wouldn't be a rule, now would it?

And as for Agassi, can't we just say that God is allowed to write his own set of rules?

As for Agassi well.

Ah! Agassi he can water into wine, he can cure global warming, world hunger, end the growing income inequality, find the cure for cancer and AIDS. Agassi will solve the Middle East crisis, he will manage to reign in the oil crisis, through his own charisma he'll able to improve global literacy to 99% in the developing world, provide palatable drinking water to poorer regions.

joeb_uk

09-08-2005, 09:03 AM

Far better player than phm though :yeah:

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 11:04 AM

As for Agassi well.

Ah! Agassi he can water into wine, he can cure global warming, world hunger, end the growing income inequality, find the cure for cancer and AIDS. Agassi will solve the Middle East crisis, he will manage to reign in the oil crisis, through his own charisma he'll able to improve global literacy to 99% in the developing world, provide palatable drinking water to poorer regions.

tell me something I don't know?

Action Jackson

09-08-2005, 11:08 AM

tell me something I don't know?

He walks on water, the cult of Agassi will never die, but you probably know this already.

sigmagirl91

09-08-2005, 11:11 AM

He walks on water, the cult of Agassi will never die, but you probably know this already.

Can he float me a loan? I need money.

Action Jackson

09-08-2005, 11:13 AM

Can he float me a loan? I need money.

Go to Chrome Dome Lending Funds and maybe you might have a chance.

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 11:21 AM

He walks on water, the cult of Agassi will never die, but you probably know this already.

He is a true purist. I could go on about him all day.

Action Jackson

09-08-2005, 11:23 AM

He is a true purist. I could go on about him all day.

We might have to form a union, though that is against the ethos of the great land of the free. :)

G O

09-08-2005, 11:23 AM

Go to Chrome Dome Lending Funds and maybe you might have a chance.

Very clever stuff....very clever.

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 11:57 AM

We might have to form a union, though that is against the ethos of the great land of the free. :)

He will one day become a worthy successor to Kofi.

jmp

09-08-2005, 12:19 PM

This US Open was great for Novak and Robby Ginepri too. I'm sure they'll win Slams next year.

:haha:

gillian

09-08-2005, 12:37 PM

I think that this US Open was great for James, regardless of his loss tonight. I'm sure he will win a slam next year.

I think it's safe to say that with his performance at this USO, James Blake has shown that he means business. He raised his game to another level. Even though he lost to Andre, he's got to be proud of how well he did here this year.

Congrats, James on a GREAT U.S. Open.

TheMightyFed

09-08-2005, 12:51 PM

Get prepared to see Djokovic winning a slam, "HOLD YOUR BREATH" !!

Action Jackson

09-08-2005, 12:53 PM

He will one day become a worthy successor to Kofi.

He'd easily win the votes that they wouldn't even have elections.

Tennis Fool

09-08-2005, 03:41 PM

Gaudio was 25 and Andres Gomez was 30, yes the 21 rule really works.
You never heard of averages, have you. Probably failed math.

Tennis Fool

09-08-2005, 03:42 PM

And Andre was 22 in 92 when he won W... crappy rule
Averages, people! Sheesh.

Peta Pan

09-08-2005, 04:33 PM

This thread has kept me somewhat amused :lol: Thanks everyone.

For the record, I think Jame's effort was outstanding against a proved long-time champion of the sport. Agassi is never going to give a game up so for him to come back from 2 sets down is really quite understandable.... James lost in a 5th set tiebreak - the most cruel rule ever. I guess we'll never really know the result that could have been.

Action Jackson

09-08-2005, 04:35 PM

You never heard of averages, have you. Probably failed math.

Yes , I failed maths shit + shit = shit.

Thank you and good night.

adee-gee

09-08-2005, 04:43 PM

PHM isn't a choker :fiery:

alfonsojose

09-08-2005, 04:45 PM

Get prepared to see Djokovic winning a slam, "HOLD YOUR BREATH" !!
was that a pun :lol: ? Djokovic has, or fakes :shrug:, breath problems

alfonsojose

09-08-2005, 04:48 PM

As for Agassi well.

Ah! Agassi he can water into wine, he can cure global warming, world hunger, end the growing income inequality, find the cure for cancer and AIDS. Agassi will solve the Middle East crisis, he will manage to reign in the oil crisis, through his own charisma he'll able to improve global literacy to 99% in the developing world, provide palatable drinking water to poorer regions.
He will let gays to marry :rocker2:

Action Jackson

09-08-2005, 04:49 PM

He will let gays to marry :rocker2:

Considering how much he uses the word faggot, he might do that.

alfonsojose

09-08-2005, 04:52 PM

Considering how much he uses the word faggot, he might do that.
:haha: :haha: That was a good one. But you're right :rolleyes: :smash:

shaoyu

09-08-2005, 07:01 PM

I don't think Blake lost due to choking, Agassi took the oppotunity to attack and push him around. Blake blew Agassi away for 2 and half sets, but eventually he showed some fatigue in the 3rd set, when Agassi raised his level and went toe to toe with Blake. In the 4th set I thought Blake should have pulled a Safin 2004 AO SF to give away the set after 1st break. But he hesitated doing that and Agassi didn't help by tempting Blake with plenty oppotunities to break back. But it was apparent even though Blake did break back in 4th set he didn't have enough energy to hold onto his own serve. In 5th set Blake actually surprised me by showing some reserve energy level, but it was just a little short. In 5th set even Agassi showed signs of fatigue for a moment. But he is in amazing physical condition considering his 5-set stuggle with Malisse 2 days ago.

All in all it's a great match and Blake didn't choke it away. But it's a pity he didn't give the 4th set away and concentrate on the 5th. I think it would have given him a better chance yesterday.

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 07:15 PM

You never heard of averages, have you. Probably failed math.

Another Americanism.

The whole world calls it mathematics, or maths, but the americans drop the 's' for some reason, probably coz they're fat and lazy.

:p

Tennis Fool

09-08-2005, 07:19 PM

Yes , I failed maths shit + shit = shit.

Thank you and good night.
Shit + Shit = 2 Shits :)

Merton

09-08-2005, 07:22 PM

Averages, people! Sheesh.

An average is a measure of central tendency in a population but it is wrong to use the average as a threshold (i.e. "rule") The rule is as valid as saying that the evarage height in population being 185cm, implies that the next born baby will turn up taller than 185cm. (Or, equivalently, the next slam winner will be less than 21 years of age)

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 07:50 PM

Far better player than phm though :yeah:

Hmm... not sure I agree with that ;)

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 07:54 PM

You never heard of averages, have you. Probably failed math.

You can't create a rule out of averages if there are 23940384 exceptions. There becomes a point at which something stops being the "exception that proves the rule" and becomes "proof that the rule is folly".

It's an interesting stat that you found... it's your insistence on calling it a "rule" and applying it where it has no place that makes the entire thing :retard:

As I said... you spouting off about the rule sounds JUST LIKE ys going on about lefties.

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 07:55 PM

PHM isn't a choker :fiery:

Er?

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 07:56 PM

was that a pun :lol: ? Djokovic has, or fakes :shrug:, breath problems

Yes, he fakes them. Sometimes he even retires from grand slams with them, he's such a good faker.

:retard:

Chloe le Bopper

09-08-2005, 07:58 PM

Another Americanism.

The whole world calls it mathematics, or maths, but the americans drop the 's' for some reason, probably coz they're fat and lazy.

:p
Actually, you're wrong. Canada calls it maths, mathematics, OR math :) So no, not the entire world calls the field only by the first two...

(well, my region of Canada, at least.. I suppose that it may differ elsewhere)

G O

09-08-2005, 09:16 PM

Another Americanism.

The whole world calls it mathematics, or maths, but the americans drop the 's' for some reason, probably coz they're fat and lazy.

Actually, you're wrong. Canada calls it maths, mathematics, OR math :) So no, not the entire world calls the field only by the first two...

(well, my region of Canada, at least.. I suppose that it may differ elsewhere)

Yes but Canada is basically America so.... :rolleyes:

G O

09-08-2005, 09:19 PM

You can't create a rule out of averages if there are 23940384 exceptions. There becomes a point at which something stops being the "exception that proves the rule" and becomes "proof that the rule is folly".

It's an interesting stat that you found... it's your insistence on calling it a "rule" and applying it where it has no place that makes the entire thing :retard:

As I said... you spouting off about the rule sounds JUST LIKE ys going on about lefties.

Hey Chole,

I bet your a mathematics genius! :lol:

its.like.that

09-08-2005, 09:59 PM

Actually, you're wrong. Canada calls it maths, mathematics, OR math :) So no, not the entire world calls the field only by the first two...

(well, my region of Canada, at least.. I suppose that it may differ elsewhere)

Canada, United States - it all looks the same from downunder :p... most people here can't even tell the difference betweent he accents :rolleyes: .

Although the Frenchies are cool - and they speak with a cool accent too.